15 May 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
1
May 15 at Queenstown tugs brought ashore twenty eight Lusitania victims including nine women and children. May 16 reports say fighting near Esperanza kills Americans as rumblings of U S Germany arbitration and possible severance of relations surface. Politicos weigh United States demands amid tension.
Washington May 15 President Bryan said at a Cabinet meeting he had received no word on whether the American note reached the German Foreign Office. He noted the U S would not rush to war and hopes Germany also desires friendly relations, while diplomats contemplated severance options. The fleet is mobilized off New York with ships loaded for potential emergencies. The Nugget reports government eyes Berlin arbitration and no clear rift between nations.
May 15 report says Russian counteroffensive south of Shavil pushes back German forces along the front by six to thirty miles with heavy losses. Russians halt retreat in Catcia at the San to defend against further Austro-German offensive and await conditions for renewed assault. A naval engagement near the Gulf of Riga entrance is indicated by steamers from the south.
Berlin dispatches state the Lusitania was struck by a single torpedo and sunk by an internal boiler explosion. The ship reportedly did not fly any flag at the moment of the attack. Also includes an unrelated notice about fresh eggs at Prosser's Harness.
London May 15 The deportation order becomes effective as alien enemies are arrested across England ahead of repatriation to their homeland. Press commentary urges earlier action to remove enemy citizens and spies deemed a menace to the Empire during wartime.
On May 15 the Foreign Minister announced Greece will not enter the war with the Allies now or in the future, giving Germany definite assurance. The statement was met with satisfaction and reflects Greece's neutral stance as reported in the Nome Daily Nugget.
Washington May 14 The Federal Reserve Board ruled state banks that meet requirements of national banks may join the Federal Reserve System and later withdraw or surrender membership if desired.
May 15. Anti German rioting in the British South African colonies has reached serious proportions and extensive property loss is reported. Mobs are described in nearly all large towns since the sinking of the Lusitania. Dispatches to the Colonial secretary note German residents killed at Kimberly and Ladysmith.
Diplomatic chatter in Washington in May suggests Germany may weigh its options before entering a broader war. Holland’s stance against U S submarines is noted, while the United States prepares for potential escalation as Germany sits near its major arsenal and frontier.
An American note delayed in transmission to Germany was reported this morning. The ambassador in Berlin acknowledged receipt but stated no further details were available.
Rome May 15 reports say King Victor Emmanuel refused cabinet resignation and kept Italy neutral, sparking pro war demonstrations across major cities. Police dispersed crowds as censorship tightened on war movement news while officials form a new cabinet from all parties.
Reports from Lisbon say a Danish steamer bound for Copenhagen was torpedoed and sunk off the coast. Amid Portugal’s civil strife, monarchist and republican factions clash as King Manuel leads a new movement while concerns grow over foreign influence and potential usurpation during the war.
The family of former Mexican President Huerts arrived in New York on May 15 with about thirty companions. The ex president says he has decided to become an American for the present.
May 15 pulletins from physicians of the Royal Household report King Constantine is much improved and believed to be out of danger though he spent a restless night.
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